A fatal incident occurred in Grand Terrace, San Bernardino County on Tuesday night when a resident shot at suspects during an alleged burglary, resulting in one death and another suspect wounded. According to CBS News Los Angeles, the confrontation took place around 9:18 p.m. after the homeowner, fearing for his safety, used a firearm to defend himself against multiple intruders.
Authorities reported that after the suspects fled the scene in a white sedan, deputies arrived at a nearby 76 gas station where they discovered a man shot on the ground, accompanied by a 15-year-old boy. The injured man was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead while the 15-year-old was detained. The identity of the deceased, a 33-year-old male resident of San Bernardino, has yet to be released pending next of kin notification. Nixle reports that soon after, a third suspect, Marquez Jackson, aged 27, arrived at a hospital with a gunshot wound and remains hospitalized after surgery.
Marquez Jackson is set to be booked on suspicion of robbery and murder following his recovery. The 15-year-old has also been arrested and booked into Juvenile Hall on similar charges. The San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department, led by Sergeant G. Moreno, is handling the ongoing investigation. The fourth suspect involved in the incident is still at large, and authorities are seeking information on his whereabouts.
Community members with knowledge about the fourth suspect or other details related to this case are encouraged to contact the Sheriff's Homicide Detail at 909-890-4904. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the We-Tip hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or by visiting wetip.com.
